Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad wear sensor : 30000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pad Wear Sensor for TRANSIT CONNECT (P65_, P70_, P80_) and other FORD models

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Brake pad wear sensor

Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (P65_, P70_, P80_). Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Electronic spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      18 mm combination spanner
                    
                      21 mm combination spanner
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      21 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Long nose pliers
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (P65_, P70_, P80_). AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for both brake pad wear sensors on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (P65_, P70_, P80_) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out the replacement steps as follows:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4

Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 5

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (P65_, P70_, P80_). Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel nuts.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads apart. Use a mounting lever.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 21 mm combination spanner.
Step 11

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 12

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (P65_, P70_, P80_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting it from the brake hose to avoid opening the brake line.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging from the brake hose.Do not press the brake pedal after the caliper has been removed. This may cause the piston to fall out of the caliper bore resulting in the brake fluid leakage and air entering the system.
Step 13

Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor. Use long nose pliers.
Step 14

Detach the brake pad wear sensor cable. Use long nose pliers.
Step 15

Detach the brake pad wear sensor connector.
Step 16

Clean the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 17

Retract the brake caliper piston. Use a brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 18

Treat the brake pad wear sensor connector. Use an electronic spray.
Step 19

Attach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 20

Secure the brake pad wear sensor cable.
Step 21

Attach the new wear sensor to the inner pad.
Step 22

Install the brake caliper.
Step 23

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 24

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use an 18 mm combination spanner. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 31 N·m.
Step 25

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 26

Treat the wheel hub surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 27

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (P65_, P70_, P80_). Professionals recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing on the fastening nuts.
Step 28

Screw on the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

Lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 200 N·m.
Step 30

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.
Step 31

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 32

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 33

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 34

Close the bonnet.

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